What to do and see in Yongding County, Fujian: The Best Multi-day Tours

May 26, 2021 Diedre Savory

Yongding (Chinese: 永定) is a district under the jurisdiction of Longyan prefecture-level city in the southwest of Fujian Province, People's Republic of China. It is the home of many Hakka-speaking families. Yongding has a population of about 400,000, of which more than 99% are Hakka, the rest being Southern Min-speaking people. It was reported at the end of 2014 that Yongding had become a district, having previously been a county.
Restaurants in Yongding County

1. FujianTulou Cluster Tour with accommodation in Chuxi and transfers from Xiamen

China Tour Advisors

Chuxi Cluster is the most famous Tulou building located in Xiayang Town, a place of nowhere in the most remote northwestern corner of Fujian Province.  You will stay one night in a traditional Tulou House.  This is the best way to experience the Tulou lifestyle and culture which has lasted for centuries.  Round trip transfers and guiding service from Xiamen are included.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup in downtown Xiamen, Round trip transfers by air-conditioned coach, Service of English speaking tour guide during all transfers and sightseeing, 1 night accommodation in Tulou

Exclusions: All meals except breakfast in Tulou on day 2, Gratuities for guide and driver (recommended)

Reviewed By melonyr741

DO NOT use this tour company if you are not from China. Our experience was nothing but a huge disaster. We ended up paying to literally experience the land on our own and get completely lost and we were not able to enjoy the beauty the rice terraces had to offer. The tour company only gave back half our money after all the struggles we went through and many many emails later.

2. 2-Day PRI Tour to Kulangsu Island and Tulou by Round-way Flight from Guangzhou

Silk Road Trips

Kulangsu Island and Tulou in Fujian Province are two UNESCO sites, and this tour will let you explore both sites in 2 days with round-way air tickets included. You will wander around the Kulangsu Island to view the well-preserved old buildings, and go inside the traditional Hakka Tulou, or Earthern House in English, in Yongding County to learn the colorful history.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Local guide in Xiamen, Hotel pickup and drop-off (centrally located), Transport by private vehicle, Accommodation as per itinerary(twin shared room), Round-way flight Guangzhou-Xiamen (Economy Class)

Exclusions: Gratuities

Reviewed By JacksonGZTrips

Delicious and delicate. The food in Guangzhou is the best. The old town is worth visiting if you want to know history and cultures of Guangzhou. Travelling in Guangzhou is not so difficult except for some language problems until recently the GZ government has had an interpretation hotline(+8620960169), which can provide great service for public affairs and government services. I used several times taking taxi and asking for directions, the interpreters are quite professional.

3. Private All-inclusive 2-days Package to Tulou

Cuckoo Travel Service

All experience are privately ! Day1: Pick up from hotel in the morning. and take a 2.5-hour scenic drive to Nanjing Tulou Area; Visit Shiqiao Village, Hekeng Tulou Cluster , also visit Tianluokeng Tulou, Yuchanglou and Taxia village, stay overnight in Taxia village. Day2: In the morning, travel to Yongding, visit Chengqilou and Chuxi Tulou Cluster, transfer back to Xiamen after the tour

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Transportation for sightseeing by private vehicle, Professional tour guide , Entrance fee for sightseeing mentioned on above, All government tax & Service fee, 1 night hotel accommodation

Exclusions: Others are not mentioned on the inclusive

Reviewed By andrewmassey903

We have been using Cuckoo Travel now for nearly 3 years to organise our holidays in Asia ( Myanmar,Borneo,Thailand to name a few. ) I have found them ( especially April) to be very knowledgeable and professional. Although they are a little more expensive ,the service is very good and we hope to use them again to plan another holiday soon.

4. Private Overnight Tour to Visit Nanjing and Yongding Tulou Castles from Xiamen

SilkRoadTrips Xiamen

Tulou, or Earthen Buildings, in Fujian, is a renown World Heritage. This overnight private tour will let you explore both Nanjing and Yongding Tulou castles with a local guide from Xiamen. You will view the earthe buildings in the old Hakka villages, and overnight in a Tulou guesthouse as well.

Inclusions: Breakfast, Lunch, Lunch, Entrance fees, Private transportation, Local guide, Tulou guest house 1 night

Exclusions: Gratuity

Reviewed By Glenko

We were picked up by a driver who was on time and in an acceptable vehicle. He could not speak English but communicated using a telephone app. So far so good. We drive 2.5 hours and picked up the guide Jane. Her English was extremely poor and I could only understand 50% of what she was saying. We were taken to one area, “the Scenic Area of Hakka Cultural Village in Fujian Tulou”. We were told there was a 5 kilometer walk to see three sites. We noticed there were golf carts taking some Chinese tourists, and we suggested taking one so that we could see more sights. The guide refused. First she said it cost more, and I offered to pay. Then she said they were only for locals. On the way back, she tried to hail one, but unsuccessfully. The information she conveyed in her broken English was less than you could get in 15 minutes of reading Wikipedia. We walked 4km and it took 1.5 hours and then she said that was it. I asked about lunch. I was under the impression that lunch would be in the village with real Hakka food. She said we would drive to a restaurant. I asked why we did not see any of the older Tulou. The ones we saw were 20th century with only one from the 19th Century. I had to tell her that I wanted to sample the local rice wine, she did not suggest it. We got to the restaurant and she suggested two dishes, beef and chicken. We said we wanted a vegetable dish too. She ordered it and said we would have to pay 40 RMB since our food allowance was 60 RMB per person. That is less than $10 per person. We had paid $299 per person. At that point I had had enough and I called Silk Roads tour. They said that the guide was wrong and we would not have to pay 40 RMB. I also said that I was upset that the tour was only 1.5 hours and that we had seen only 3 of the newer Tulou. Then the food came and the chicken dish was inedible. Skin and bones. I should note that you can go to good Hakka restaurants in all major Chinese cities. I should also note that the Chinese tour groups in the restaurants were having huge meals. I told Jane the chicken was terrible and I was still hungry. The agency had called her after my complaint (actually I had to call twice and she said we didn’t have to pay 40 RMB and that we could order anything we wanted. So I said that I wanted shrimp. She said they were all out of shrimp. I settled for Hakka tofu. Probably the cheapest dish on the menu. Then she asked if I wanted to see more Tulou. I said that for $598 I wanted to see all important sites that you could see in one day. They took us to one nearby Tulou from 1912 I believe. There was no admission fee which I suppose is why they took us there. I said what about the older Tulou? She said they were 15km away and it would take 20 minutes and it was not included in our tour. We got back to the hotel at 4:30. In total we spent 5.5 hours in the car, less than 2 hours visiting Tulou and 45 minutes at lunch. And we did not see the most important site which is called Tianluokeng. In short the trip was a complete rip-off and I did not see the most important cluster of Tulou. Be forewarned.

5. Charming Fujian-Xiamen,Quanzhou,Yongchun,Putian,Yongding,Meizhou,Shantou

YAT Travel

Traveling in Fujian is a vivid journey. More than 3700 kilometers long coastline in Fujian has been folded into a thick album to record the history of human marine civilization. All the ports and islands have witnessed the marine spirit of Fujian people from ancient times to the present.

Inclusions: Dinner, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Dinner, Dinner, Dinner, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch, Dinner, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner

Exclusions:

Reviewed By Elena_gltan

I have travelled with YAT Travel since 2018 and the places that I went with them are North-East China, Harbin, Heilongjiang, Guizhou, West Sichuan and the most recent one that I went is the Silk Road and North Xinjiang. All together they were 3 long tours, all covering more than 20 days in each trip. I find this travel agency reliable and they deliver what were promised in the itineraries. They guides that were assigned to us are passionate and responsible in their duties..namely Zach and Jason whom I have the privilege to meet. Both of them went all the way out to make sure their guests are comfortable and well taken care of. If not for the pandemic the whole world is facing now, I would have gone with YAT for my fourth trip and that is to Yunnan Photography Tour in March this year. When the trip was cancelled due to the pandemic our deposits were promptly refunded by the company to our much relieved. If you plan to see China as a traveller and not seeing the usual touristy stuff which is often jam packed and very commercialised I would highly recommend YAT Travel. They will bring you to see the real interesting China and not forgetting to mention the delicious local food they bring to.

6. Private Two-Day Fujian Hakka Tulou Trip

Xiamen Elephant Tour International Travel Service Co., Ltd.

In this amazing tour you will explore the world heritage of Fujian Tulou, Hakka earthen style residential houses and experience the legendary Hakka culture as well as immersing yourself in authentic rural life. You will see the different things there: the people, their residence and way of life in the mountainous area of Fujian province. You will have the opportunity to taste real Hakka cuisine learn Hakka language with local people, and tour around the Hakka Earthen style residential house.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner, Admission tickets, Driver with private car, Experienced tour guide, Accommodation, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities(optional)

Reviewed By 145kiril

What an amazing show. We watched it 21.50pm with our little 2years old son. We can't understand Chinese but the 360°stage and the light effects were very interesting. We bought the tickets in our hotel and picked them up 30 min before at the theatre. I would recommend it.

7. Private Essence of Xiamen and Tulou 4 Days Tour

VisitOurChina

This is your real leisure holiday trip in Xiamen. No rush, one full day for Xiamen city and Gulangyu Island tour, another full day for Yongding Hongkeng Hakka Cultural Village, enjoy two UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Worry free for vehicle and guide, you are served from beginning upon arrival at airport, till finally dropped off to airport again.

Inclusions: Entrance fees:To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary, Private Transfers: Between airport, hotels and scenic spots while sightseeing , Private tour escort for Sightseeing, All Fees and Taxes, Two Bottled water per day per person

Exclusions: Meals which are not indicated in the itinerary, Personal expenses, Hotel accommodation, Gratuities

8. 2-Day Private Tour with the Xiamen City Highlight and Yongding Hakka Tulou

Beijing One Day Tours By Andy

Visit highlights of Xiamen including the Gulangyu island,South putuo temple, Hulishan battery scenic spot and Yongding Hakka Tulou with this private 2 days tour from Xiamen. You will be picked up and dropped off from your Xiamen hotel.

Inclusions: Lunch, Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, The private car & private guide, The entrance tickets

Exclusions: The hotel

Reviewed By azdemocrat

Got in rather late to the airport with an arrival from Beijing. It was nice to see someone waiting for me with the sign with my name on it. The young driver was polite and friendly and extremely helpful. Highly recommend! I had to change the date and time and the coordinator was very flexible. He contacted me via WeChat, so very easy to communicate.

9. 5-Day Private Tour from Xiamen to Guilin

Beijing One Day Tours By Andy

Visit highlights of China including the Xiamen and Guilin with this private 5 days tour from Xiamen. You will be picked up from Xiamen hotel and dropped off at Guilin.

Inclusions: The entrance tickets, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, The private car & private guide, Air-conditioned vehicle, The flight ticket from Xiamen to Guilin

Exclusions: The hotel

Reviewed By azdemocrat

Got in rather late to the airport with an arrival from Beijing. It was nice to see someone waiting for me with the sign with my name on it. The young driver was polite and friendly and extremely helpful. Highly recommend! I had to change the date and time and the coordinator was very flexible. He contacted me via WeChat, so very easy to communicate.

10. 6-Day private tour to Xiamen,Guilin,Longji Rice Terraces,Sanjiang and Yangshuo

Beijing One Day Tours By Andy

Visit highlights of China including the Xiamen and Guilin with this private 5 days tour from Xiamen. You will be picked up from Xiamen hotel and dropped off at Guilin.

Inclusions: The entrance tickets, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, Lunch, The flight ticket from Xiamen to Guilin, The private car & private guide, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: The hotel

Reviewed By azdemocrat

Got in rather late to the airport with an arrival from Beijing. It was nice to see someone waiting for me with the sign with my name on it. The young driver was polite and friendly and extremely helpful. Highly recommend! I had to change the date and time and the coordinator was very flexible. He contacted me via WeChat, so very easy to communicate.

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